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Ref. #516582 · 339-6DB

Dashing Blue

13%LRV Value
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Dashing Blue 339-6DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #516582, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Luxe Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dashing Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#516582
RGB81, 101, 130
LRV12.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandDutch Boy

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Dashing Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dashing Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dutch BoyDashing Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLuxe Blue

Luxe Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Midship Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Admiral Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Evening Symphony

Behr

Nearly identical

Purpling

Kilz

Nearly identical

Atlantic Schooner

Valspar

Very similar

Distant Blue

RAL

Very similar

Blue

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Pleasant Lake

Vista Paint

Very similar

Blue Jacket

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Wine Dark

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dashing Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dashing Blue

#516582

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6F6A9C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dashing Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Admiral Blue

Complement

Muddy Mississippi

Dashing Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Whispery Purple

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Elegant Orchid

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Whispered Lilac

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aged Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Whispered Lilac

Trim

Super White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bar of Gold

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Dashing Blue.

Star Gazing

Dutch Boy · 238-6DB

#506B84

Lil' Sea Urchin

Dutch Boy · 243-6DB

#5E627F

Sweet Blueberry

Dutch Boy · 342-6DB

#5D657B

Ahoy Blue

Dutch Boy · 336-5DB

#4A7184

Flint Stone

Dutch Boy · 433-5DB

#5C6E7C

Ocean Blue

Dutch Boy · D-6743

#4C6A74

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Outerspace

Hirshfield's · 0686

#B4DCDA

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

Blue Refrain

Sherwin-Williams · 6956

#B0D8E7

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Dashing Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dashing Blue have?
Dashing Blue by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dashing Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dashing Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dashing Blue are Luxe Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Midship Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Admiral Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dashing Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dashing Blue?
Dashing Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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